Oregon Health & Science University·Portland, Oregon
Provide high-quality urologic care for adult patients, including performing specialized procedures such as biopsies, cystoscopies, and medication administration. The role involves managing patient care within an ambulatory clinic setting and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.
Department Overview The Department of Urology at OHSU is committed to providing the highest quality, state-of-the-art care for adult urology patients.
Our physicians are recognized leaders in their fields, have advanced fellowship training in urological subspecialties, and are expert, high-volume surgeons.
We consider it a privilege to be able to offer urologic care to our patients and continually strive to provide it with a personalized, patient-centered and compassionate focus.
This position is in the Adult Urology clinic at Adventist Health Portland.
This position also comes with great benefits!
Some highlights include: Comprehensive health care plans.
Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents. $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee Two separate above market pension plans to choose from Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals) Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran) Tuition Reimbursement Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources Function/Duties of Position The practice specializes in providing urologic care for adults.
Services include catheterizations, specimen collections, prostate/testicular biopsies, cystoscopies, cystograms, lupograms, retro urethrograms, calypso beacon, gold seed placements, urodynamics, vasectomies, stent exchanges/removals/placements, voiding trials, medication administration (BCG, Lupron, Trimix, Xiaflex, testosterone pellets, Botox), Foley placement, catheter irrigations, and dilations.
Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of nursing BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License Current, unencumbered Washington RN license BLS from AHA required.
New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Experience with telephone triage Experience in an ambulatory clinic setting National certification in a relevant nursing specialty Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in a variety of collaborative settings Demonstrated experience in patient and family education, including development of teaching materials Previous experience working with patients with implanted cardiac devices and other advanced cardiac therapies Excellent organizational skills Professional demeanor Current competency with EPIC EMR Additional Details Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply. Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
Requires a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience and a valid Oregon and Washington RN license. Candidates must hold an ADN or BSN, with ADN graduates required to enroll in a BSN program within 3 years of hire.
Market context
In Oregon, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with acute-care experience and current licensure. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, BLS certification, and prior experience, with added value for those who can complete NIH Stroke Scale certification quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of recent patient-care experience before applying.